Cool Vance with Dad

Vin and Vance sitting on the sofa...who's the coolest of them all?

Vance of course in papa's sunglasses. Never too young to wear shades.

The last few weeks have been very eventful. I had my younger brother here with his three boys and wife, and my parents. WE had a great time and I was so glad they could visit.
I have been very busy with the administrative side of the soccer club. I cannot believe that I used to do this and teach...ugh...way too much to do and little time to do it in. Vin has been busy at work but loves the hours and weekends off. We have had a lot of family time together and really enjoy each other.

Vance has been great. He sleeps and eats plenty. I have been able to give him the bottle (of mom's milk) or the real thing...he doesn't care. He is just chill about things. He travels with me all over as well--to meetings and soccer events--he is a very relaxed baby.

At home he goes through outfits and outfits--so thanks for buying him clothes people! He pees right through everything. The other day he even pooped through his diaper, clothes, onto my arm, down my pant leg, and dripped onto the carpet. That was SO FUN...I had to rush him to the sink, keep the dogs from licking my pants and the carpet, and wipe poop on the light switches...apperantly it was all over the place. I keep asking Vin why Vance chooses to pee, puke or poop on mommy...Vin's answer..."He and Vance have a deal, only to do those things on mommy." Nice eh, the boys are already ganging up on mommy.

Vance has also started to hold his head up and smile. That is very fun to watch.
So all is well and we are doing fine...

Sorry it takes so long to change my blog...time just gets away from me! :)

Labor Day Weekend

We had a couple of firsts this weekend for Vance and for Vin. Here they are...
One: On Friday Vin and I took Vance to his first soccer game at JSC. We figured we would visit our friends at JSC and see the men play vs Plattsburgh. (JSC lost 3-0 to 11 nationally ranked Platts-- not bad).
Plus is was a beautiful day outside. We dressed Vance in his sports gear and sneakers and off we went. We brought the dogs as well--who gave Vin a run for his money during the game because Nala thinks the soccer ball is hers! It was also fun for Vin to not have to work the game but actually watch it.
He also realized he was not going to have to work the whole weekend as JSC had games Friday, Sat and Sun. WOW a first Labor weekend Free with Vin! Here Vance is with Vin...and myself in his outfit and sneakers.

Two: On Saturday we went to hike Smugg's with the dogs and show Vance the mountain. Vin says Vance will be skiing by age 2... We also "had to" purchse Vin's ski pass for the season. Which he will hopefully use to its fullest this year--as Vin is predicting a good winter.
Sat night we were all so tired we went to sleep early. Vance and Nala went first. These are the cutest photos and I just had to post them. Vance and Nala curled in ball. They both slept for a while like this--it was so cute!


Three: On Sunday we did nothing but house stuff, clean, and Angie read her school nutrition info. Vin showed Vance his first ski movie as well. Vin was informing Vance of all the mountains they are going to ski, helicopters they are going to jump out of, and cliffs they are going to huck. Nice eh? It was great to have time as a family. Another series of firsts...time together!

Four: Monday we had a Labor Day party at the Monty's. (Members of Angie's previous soccer team at Nordic...a great group of people.) All the girls Angie coached are now juniors in college and most are playing soccer at some level. So we get together with the parents each year for fun. This year everyone wanted to meet Vance and gave generous baby gifts. (The clothes, books and items are great--thank you!)
We ate outside and hung out for quite a while. Vance was an angel and got held and suggled all day. We also had offers for babysitters from all those "empty nesters". Vin was practically passing around a sign-up for ski season babysitting.
Here is Vance with Pattie Mannino. He loves the attention...

So those were the four firsts for Vance and Vin this weekend.
We are looking forward to seeing Angie's brother and his family this coming week or next.
All is well...more photos to come...